Window-sash-retaining device



I 1644,036 Oct. 4, 1927. A-F' ROQNEY WINDOW SASH RETAINING DEVICE Filed Oct. 29, 1925 WITNESYSIES I 43 INVENTOR Z/ f 31 2200126 5 W I m1: 5 Z2 M (w 4 I ATTORNEYS UNITED- stares PATENT oFFicE.

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A lication filedl October 29,1925. SeriaiNoQ esgasa.

This invention relates to retaining or holding devices of the type used n conyunc- 151611 with a window sash for" holding the same in any desired position: without requiring the use of the ordinary sash weights and appurtenances.

(D ne of the objects of the present invention: is toprevide a device of the character mentioned which will be more thoroughly efficient, and efiect ual for the-intended purposes herein before mentioned.

Another object of the invention is a device of the character mentioned which willbe extremely simple in construction, comparativel-y inexpensive to manufacture, and whose partsmay be readily detached to= effeet repair thereto when necessary and for the replacement of worn parts;

The nature ef the invention and its distinguishing features and advantages wilt appear when the following; specification is read in conjunction with the accompanying drawing, in which' 1 Figure 1 is: a view illustrating a: portion of a window frame a portion of anupper' windowsash movable: in. the frame,

and showing the device of the presentinvention applied; and. the window sash being shown in a closed positlon.

Fig. 2 is a sectional view taken on the line 2-2 of Fig. 1 and looking in the direction indicated by the arrows.

Fig. 3 is an elevation of the device looking at one side thereof.

Fig. 4 is a view similar to that shown in Fig. 3 but looking at the opposite side ofthe device. I

Among other things the present invention involves a window frame a portion of which is shown at 10, and a window sash a por-. tion of which is shown at 11. It is to be understood that the window sash 11 will be slidable in the frame 10. Unlike the usual window frames, the frame 10 involved in the present case will not require the usual sash weight chambers, and sash cord pulleys, nor will there be required'the use of the usual sash weights for counterbalancing the weight of the window sash to hold the latter in the desired position.v I

To hold the window sash 11 in any desired position in the frame there is provided the type of device 12, any number of which may be used and each of which will be attached to a portion of the side stile of the window sash. The number of the devices 12 used material similar to that from which the plate 1:3; is; made and; is cut. and formed to provide two: members. 18 each of which is substantially similarly formed longitudinally as the plate 13, except that each member: 18 is provided with a substantially semi-circulan portion 19; which. constitutes. a bearing midway between the ends ofthe member 18. Unemembier 118- is attached to theplate; 13. at. each. side thereof, and the opening; 17 in the; platelet will be between the members: 18.. in the: present instance each member." 18- is rivete'd' to theplate. 13; as. at 20,. but may be; secured; in any-other suitable manner. Use.

is made of. a: roller. 2:1 whiclr comprisesa hub;

the use of an axle 2a which extends through the hub 22 and whose opposite ends respectively are disposed to be received by the bear ngs provided by the portions 19 of the members 18 and portions of the plate 13.

The arrangement is such that the axle 24 may be removed to permit the roller 21 to be detached. When the roller 21 and the axle 2 1 are in place, a pin 25, or any other suitable means, is employed for holding the axle 24 in place against endwise movement. The device in its entirety is attached to the side stile of the window sash by the use of suitable fastening elements, such as screws which extend respectively through the slots 16. The side stile of'the window sash is recessed, as shown in Fig. 1, to properly accommodate the .device. When attached the periphery of the roller 21 will extend beyond the outside edge of the side stile. It has been deemed desirable to groove the side stile of the window frame 10 as shown at 27, and the said groove accommodates the periphery or resilient rim 23 of the roller 21. As before stated any preferred number of devices 12 may be used and when the sash is in operative relationship with respect to the frame 10 the combined action of the stile of the frame 10 will accommodate a portion of the annular member 23 to aid in maintaining the window sash in its closed position, and to relieve the plate 13 and members 18 of some of the work necessary to support the window sash when in a closed position.

From the foregoing it will be apparent that there has been described a device, one or more of which may be used in conjunction with a window sash, and that the device is characterized by structural features which are extremely simple, which will permit the device to be readily attached for use, and which will permit the roller to be readily detached so that the annular member 23 may be replaced.

What I claim is- 1. The combination with a window frame and a window sash arranged for movement in said frame, of a device for temporarily holding said window sash in any desired position in said frame, said device comprising a flexible member attached to a side stile of the window sash,.each end of the flexible member in slidable contact with the stile, and a roller detachably and rotatably carried by said flexible member.

2. A retaining device comprising an arched plate having a slot in each end thereof to accommodate a fastener for eflecting the attachment of said plate and allowing each end to slide, flexible portions supported by said plate and arranged at each end on said plate, and aroller rotatably supported by the means carried by the. arched portion of said plate.

3. A retaining device comprising a plate of spring metal and formed to provide-a central curved portion having an opening 1 therein, each end of said plate having a slot therein to accommodate a fastener for effectingthe attachmentof said plate and allowing sliding movement of the opposite ends of the plate and therefore flexing action of said curved portion, a roller arranged in said opening, and means carried by the plate fof1 rotatablyand detaohably supporting said ro er.

4. retaining device comprising a plate of spring metal and formedto provide a centrally curved portion having an openingtherein, each end of said plate having a slot therein to accommodate a fastener for effecting the attachment of said plate and for permitting the flexing action of the same,

a roller arranged in saidopening, means carried by the plate for rotatably supporting said roller, and flexible portions at each end of said plate. p

5. A retaining device comprising a plate capable of being attached and having a central flexible portion, and a resilient roller rotatablysupported bysaid central flexible portion, and flexible portions connected to said plate and arranged at each end of said plate.

FRANCIS RODNEY. 

